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cohere Antonyms

Opposite of cohere

Because the opposite of cohere shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To form a unified, logical, or aesthetically consistent whole; to be logically connected.

Usage Example

"The various subplots of the novel finally clash in the concluding chapters."

Strong
clash
conflict
fragment
diverge

• verb (Context 2)

To stick or hold tightly together in a solid mass (especially of particles or parts of the same substance).

Usage Example

"Wet sand grains separate much more readily than dry ones because of surface tension."

Strongest
separate
fall apart
disintegrate
Strong
crumble
dissolve

Similar words to cohere

Words similar to cohere shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stick together
hang together
hold together
mesh
bind
coalesce
harmonize
cling
See all synonyms of cohere

• Nearby Words

cohabit
cohabitate
cohabitation
cohere
coherence
coherency
coherent

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cohere. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cohere
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